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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.16, 1,727.36 and 501.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.16, 1,727.36 and 501.86 is: 753.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.16 : 1,727.36 = 501.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.16/1,727.36 = 501.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.16x = 1,727.36 × 501.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.16x = 866,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,883.63/1,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.05

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